Author: Fernando Villegas
Date: 16:39:31 12/05/00
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On December 05, 2000 at 17:59:55, Timothy J. Frohlick wrote: >Chris, > >In other words, you are saying that these two programs are about equal in >strength. I accept that. The folks that keep saying that "we can not know the >real strength of a program until we have played at least N-hundred games" are >being picayune. I know that a 500 Mile/hour rocket sled is faster than a >Volkswagen just after one run. I think that you can get a good picture of a >programs strength after twenty to fifty games. > >Both Shredder 5.0 and ChessTiger 13 are exceptional programs. > > >Tim > > Hi Tim: There is some sophistry in your argument as such a case as the rocket Vs the car is far away this case. Speed is just one variable, easy to measure; chess proficiency is a lot more complex thing to do. Nevertheless, I agree with you that 50 games begins to show the difference, but 50 or so is not just a run... Fernando > >On December 05, 2000 at 14:33:06, Chris Taylor wrote: > >>A big swing to Tiger this time. These small sets of games are of no real use >>when finding the *BEST* So many of the more learned people have been saying this >>for a long time. Is it really possible to know the real *BEST* With such a >>large swing in two sets of 9 games, i might as well toss a coin! >>I wont hide my favourite. It is Rebel 11 and the Tigers. >> >>2nd nine >>Todays results >>Shredder 5 v Chess Tiger 13.0 3-6 >> >>S5 +2 -5 =2 >>CT13 +5 -2 =2 >> >>I recall from yesterday a score of >> >>Shredder 5 v Chess Tiger 13.0 5½-3½ btw, this is from memory >> >>S5 +4 -2 =3 >>CT13 +2 -4 =5 >> >>I have another 6 to play in this mini-match. >> >>Chris Taylor >> >>Ps. In the Shredder program I set the name Chess Tiger 13.0 or so I thought? >>The ones posted show Opponent?? So does the next nine?? >>Oh well Pobodies Nerfect!
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